Oflozee Oral Suspension

Short Description

Oflozee Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections in children.

Dosage Form

Oral Suspension

Introduction

Oflozee Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, skin, abdomen, and urinary tract. It is also part of the multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment regimen.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Oflozee Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Nausea Vomiting Abdominal cramps Diarrhea Rash Headache

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Oflozee Oral Suspension.

Breastfeeding Warning

Oflozee Oral Suspension is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Oflozee Oral Suspension may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Rasagiline Selegiline Tizanidine Strontium Chloride

Oflozee Oral Suspension is an antibiotic. It interferes with the genetic material of bacteria by implanting defects in its DNA. These defects hamper the multiplication of the bacteria and affect its survival as well. Thus, it kills the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without making them resistant to further treatment.

Do not panic Do not double the dose Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Oflozee Oral Suspension Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect Discontinue Oflozee Oral Suspension and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing